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MINUTES
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
6 FEBRUARY, 1979
7:30 pm
The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council convened at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, February
6, 1979 in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building.
Present were Mayor Rodney Slifer and the following Councilmembers:
JOHN DONOVAN
TOM STEINBERG
BOB RUDER
BILL WILTO
SCOTT HOPMAN
PAULA PALMATEER
Also present were Town Attorney Larry Rider and Town Manager Terry Minger.
Ordinance No. 1, Series of 1979, rexoning a five -acre parcel of unplatted land owned
by Vail Valley, Inc., from ADD1 to LDMF with RC density with an additional two units
in exchange for the removal of one lot at the east end of Vail Vall;�y Third Filing., was
introduced on second reading by Mayor Slifer. There was no discussion and Councilmember
Ruder moved to approve the ordinance on second reading; Councilmember Wilto seconded
the motion; all present voted in favor and the motion passed.
Ordinance No. 2, Series 1979, amending Chapter 18,46 of the Vail municipal Code relating
to S004 was introduced on second reading by Mayor Slifer. There was no discussion and
Councilmember Donovan moved to approve the ordinance; Councilmember Steinberg seconded
the motion. all present voted in favor and the motion passed.
Ordinance No. 3, Series of 1979 amending Chapter 8.08 of the Vail Municipal Code with
regard to fire lanes was introduced on first reading by Mayor Slifer. Fire Officer
Mike McGee presented the fire lane plan. There was a general discussion and Councilmember
Wilto moved to approve the ordinance; Councilmember Ruder seconded the motion; all
present voted in favor and the motion passed.
Ordinance No. 4, Series of 1979 annexing; a part of U.S. Highway 6 was introduced on first
reading by Mayor Slifer who also introduced Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1979 stating that
U.S. Highway 6 is necessary as a public road. He explained that Ordinance No. 4 and
Ordinance No. 5 should be considered together due to their relationship to the annexation
of Highway 6. Town Attorney Larry Rider and Director of Public Works Kent Rose explained
that the Colorado Revised Statutes allows the State Department of Highways to abandon
a highway right-of-way if t.,a.-oad is no longer needed in the state highway system and
that if the Town did not assume the road, it would become an unmaintained roadway. Mr.
Ift Rose testified,'ip response -to direct ;questioning by Mr. Rider that the areapro posed :for
annexation was at least 1/6th contiguercy with the Town Boundaries and was a necessary
extension of those Town Boundaries. Regarding Ordinance No. 4, Councilmember Palmateer
moved for approval; Councilmember Steinberg seconded the motion; all present voted in
favor and the motion passed. Regarding Ordinance No. 5, Councilmember Steinberg moved
for approval; Councilmember Hopman seconded the motion; all present voted in favor and
the motion passed.
Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1979, amending Chapter 8.16 of the Vail Municipal Code to
prohibit the depositing of certain materials was introduced on first reading by Mayor
Slifer. Kent Rose explained the need for the ordinance relating to summer construction
cleanups and winter snow removals. There was a brief discussion and Councilmember
Steinberg moved to approve; Councilmember Hopman seconded the motion; all present voted
in favor and the motion passed.
Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1979, amending Title 18 of the Vail Municipal Code rezoning
Lots Cl-C-5, Vail Lionsridge Filing No. 1, from RC to SOD was introduced on first reading
by Mayor Slifer. Jim Rubin explained that the project would include 198 employee
housing units scheduled to start this spring and be built in two phases. Attorney Jay
Peterson appearing on behalf of the applicant asked if there were any questions from the
Council regarding the project. There was a general discussion regarding start date of
construction . It was suggested that the change "construction to commence by July 1, 1979"
be added., and that in paragraph "E" the words "20-years from occupancy permit date"' be
added. Larry Rider clarified the meaning of "family". A brief discussion regarding the
term of rental took place and Councilmember Donovan moved to approve the ordinance.
Councilmember Palmateer seconded the motion adding that the amendments were to be made
as indicated by Council. All present voted in favor and the motion passed.
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REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
6 FEBRUARY, 1979
The next matter for Council attention was Resolution No, 1, Series 1979, ratifying
and approving the purchase of a parcel of property located in Section 2, 175S, R80W,
of the 6th P.M. (Parillo Property). The Resolution was read and introduced by Mayor
Slifer and Town Attorney Larry Rider explained the purpose of the proposed purchase,
the location, price and the agreement that upon purchase the seller would seek
dismissal of a pending law suit which stemmed from the Annexation of East Vail.
There being no discussion, Councilmember'Nopman moved to approve; Councilmember
Wilto seconded; all present voted in favor and the motion passed.
There followed a brief discussion regarding thesale of the fire station site by the
Vail Fire Protection District, Mr. Josef Staufer appeared to protest the sale and
stated that he would attend the next meeting of the District Directors to protest.
Robert Warner and Joe Langmaid from the District restated the reasons for the sale
being the develop capitol to enable the district to spread equipment and services
more equitably throughout the district.'
Town Manager Terrell Minger reported that he needs the Council to approve an agreement
between the Town of Vail and Mr. Walt Kane from the First Bank of Denver for assistance
in negotiations and study regarding the proposed Vail Associates lionshead employee
housing program. The cost of the agreement would be $2,000. Councilmember Donovan moved
to approve the expenditure; Councilmember Hopman seconded; all present voted in favor
and the motion passed.
Mr. Minger then invited the public for the Grand Opening of the John A. Dobson Arena.
Citizen Lou Parker asked the Council and public for support of a proposed "no -fireplace"
weekend in Vail. He asked that the Council pass a resolution calling for a "fireplace
fire free" weekend. Councilmember Donovan moved to direct the Staff to prepare the
resolution ,and give council approval; Councilmember seconded the motion; all present
voted in favor and the motion passed.
Personnel Manager Carlos Miranda gave an update report on the applicants for Town Manager
and Police Chief positions.
There being no further business for the Council at this time, Councilmember Donovan moved
to adjoun.. Councilmember Nopman seconded the motion; all present voted in favor and
the meeting adjourned at 9:20 pm.
ATTEST:
TOWN CLERK
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